Friday Nite Live

Friday Nite Live at the River Common

The Jewish Community Alliance, in conjunction with Temple B'nai B'rith and Temple Israel, invite you to Friday Night Live on the River Common on June 7.  There will be a Friday Nite service, led jointly by Rabbi Larry Kaplan, Temple Israel, Cantor Ahron Abraham, Temple Israel,  and Rabbi Roger Lerner , Temple B'nai B'rith.    We will meet at the Jewish Community Center building at 6:00 PM, and cross the street to the River Front as a community, so that the service can begin at 6:15.  Friday night services will be celebrated at this time. 

The rabbis, along with everyone in attendance, will sing Shabbat songs, recite Shabbat prayers and psalms, welcoming Shabbat. 

Immediately following the service we will return to the building for an Italian dinner.  Cost for dinner is $11.00 for Adults, $6.00 for children, and children under three are free.  Reservations are required for dinner. Your check is your reservation.  Candle lighting will take place at the tables. 

Transportation is available to the Northampton Street Portal with prior reservations.   Program will be held rain or shine.

Any questions, please call 824-4646.

Anyone interested in reviving the Drama Guild of the JCC, please see Barbara Sugarman or Harry Rothstein.

We Invite You to Join the Wilkes-Barre Chaverim

The Jewish Home welcomes volunteers and the Wilkes-Barre JCC is on board.  Once a month, from Spring through Fall, a group of 4-5 people will be transported to Scranton to assist wherever needed. Our assignments will be varied.  We may run a Bingo game, read the newspaper, have a group sing-a-long, craft projects, help feed (training required) or just talk to someone who feels lonely.  We may also create our own programs. Different individuals will go each month. Join us and share your blessings with others.  Feel good by doing good.

For information, contact Barbara Sugarman at 824-4646 or Florence Kornblatt at 288-4948.
JCA Book Club

“Faith” by Jennifer Haigh

        It is the spring of 2002 and a perfect storm has hit Boston.  Across the city’s archdiocese, trusted priests have been accused of the worst possible betrayal of the souls in their care.  In Faith, Jennifer Haigh explores the fallout for one devout family, the McGanns.

            Estranged for years from her difficult and demanding relatives, Sheila McGann has remained close to her older brother Art, the popular, dynamic pastor of a large suburban parish.  When Art finds himself at the center of the maelstrom, Sheila returns to Boston, ready to fight for him and his reputation.  What she discovers is more complicated than she imagined.  Her strict, lace-curtain-Irish mother is living in a state of angry denial.  Sheila’s younger brother Mike, to her horror, has already convicted his brother in his heart.  But most disturbing of all is Art himself, who persistently dodges Sheila’s questions and refuses to defend himself.

            As the scandal forces long-buried secrets to surface, Faith explores the corrosive consequences of one family’s history of silence-and the resilience its members ultimately find in forgiveness.  Throughout, Haigh demonstrates how the truth can shatter our deepest beliefs—and restore them.  A gripping, suspenseful tale of one woman’s quest for the truth, Faith is a haunting mediation on loyalty and family, doubt and belief.

Golden Days of Radio
Deitrich Theatre in Tunkhannock has a program entitled “Golden Days of Radio”.  They do two shows a year, each based on a radio show.  There are 7-8 rehearsals and then a performance in front of a live audience.  There are no sets or costumes or lights involved.  The use of scripts eliminates the need for memorization.
If you are interested in starting this program, please see Sheldon Spear or Barbara Sugarman.  Call 824-4646 and let us know.
Free Blood Pressure Screening

Free Blood Pressure Screening is done at the JCC on the first Tuesday of each month by Compassionate Home Care of Kingston
From 11:30 am-12:30pm.
Just Judaica Gift Shop

Gift Registry Service

The Just Judaica Gift Shop in the Jewish Community Center at 60 S River Street in Wilkes-Barre carries a wide range of general and holiday gifts.   We carry a full line of Menorahs, Candles, Dreidels, Chocolate Gelt, Chanukah Cookies, and Chanukah Decorations. We can meet your needs for Wedding Gifts, Bar or Bat  Mitzvah Gifts, Home items, Tallit, Tallis Clips, Challah Boards, Bagel Plates, Aprons, Bibs, Onsies, Candlesticks, Mezuzahs, Challah pans, Challah covers, and more.  Remember that you will find gifts for yourself or your gift giving needs. Special orders and gift certificates are available.   Special orders – including Oil and Electric Menorahs in all price ranges perfect for home and business. We gift wrap, and can ship. Next time you are looking for a gift, think of the Just Judaica gift shop and know you will find exactly what you are looking for. Contact Sherry or Barbara at 824-4646 for more information.
Mah Jong Class

Our Mah Jong Maven, Mimi is once again starting a class for those interested in learning the game.  Time will be determined by Mimi and the class. Call Lois at the center at 824-4646 and let her know you are interested.

Book Club

Bridge Anyone?

I can’t, I don’t know how, I never learned, I’m too old….. Well – You can, you will learn how and you are never too old! The JCC has a qualified instructor, George Marcy, who is ready, willing and able to teach the basics of bridge to beginners.  After that, it’s practice, practice, practice. Interested?  Call Barbara Sugarman at 824-646 or Florence Kornblatt at 288-4948 for information. Classes are Fridays at the JCC from 11:30 am – 12 noon in the Bridge Room.  Try it-you’ll like it. No fee – just a donation towards “goodies” which the bridge players purchase.
JCA Gift Shop

The JCC Gift Shop is now carrying Alli's Everlasting Baby Gifts ... and, they are adorable!!! 

We have a wonderful selection of floral embellished onesies, hats, and headbands for baby girls.   You can call us, come in and/or check out these precious gifts on line at http://www.alliseverlastingfloralarrangements.com

 

 When you purchase through the JCA, a percentage of each sale benefits the JCA and the Alli Heyden Passion for Fashion Scholarship Fund at Savannah College of Art and Design.  Alli and her family lived in Kingston, PA, and were involved with our JCC and UHI, before moving to Harrisburg.  

 

Stop in or call Sherry 814-2325/Barbara 401-4646 with questions or to place an order.  

William & Ethel Winkler Concerts

William & Ethel Winkler Concerts

 

Tony Angelo

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

7:00 pm in the JCA Weiss Auditorium

Join us and our guests from Misericordia Unviersity Road Scholar Program for a musical evening featuring "Tony Angelo in Concert".  A $6.00 dinner will precede the ocncert at 5:45 pm.  Reservaitons are required for dinner.  Concert will begin at 7:00 pm.  Enjoy the classic music we enjoyed from the Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett era.  Sit back and hum along with old familiar songs.  Concert will begin at 7:00 pm with a reception immediately following.

Israeli Scouts

This year the JCA is thrilled to be hosting the Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) Friednship Caravan at the JCA on Tuesday, August 6 beginning at 7:00 pm.  These incredibly talented Israeli teens tour North America every summer, singing and dancing and entertaining and representing Israeli as "ambassadors of goodwill."  They will be teaching about life in Israel and their quest for peace through story, dance and song.

Through singing and dancing, and interacting with audiences, these teenage ambassadors share their love of their country, their history and their hopes for peace around the world.

A $6.00 dinner, at 5:45 pm will precede the concert.  Reservations are required.  The concert will begin at 7:00 pm, followed by a reception.  Scouts will perform at camp on August 7.  Call 824-4646 for more information.

The Scouts will be in town overnight August 6 and leaving from camp, August 7.  Housing is needed for 12 Tzofim.  Please call Barbara Sugarman and let her know you are interested in housing at 824-4646.

Design Your Own Scarf

Artist:  Gwen Harleman of Verve Vertu Art Studio will be our teacher

Date:  Wednesday, june 12 from 10:30 am-12 noon

$25.00 per person which includes all materilas

Ten people are needed to have this class. Bring your creativity. Reservations are requried. Your check will hold your spot.

Class will be held in the Rifkin Resource Center of the JCA. Call Barbara Sugarman with any questions at 824-4646, ext. 246.

Health Information

Please join us for the following programs at 12 noon in the Weiss Auditorium:

Emergency Prepardiness for Seniors - Thursday, May 23  presented by Colette Check, Community Liaison Visiting Angels

                                                              

The JCC Men's Club invites you to the following programs

Programs begin at 11:30 am and are open to all. If you would like to be a member of Men's Club, contact President Jack Zimniski or Lois Gelb, senior adult director at the JCC.

Upcoming Men's Club Programs
 
The JCC Men's Club invites everyone to the following programs:

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Programs begin at 11:30 and are followed by congregate lunch and current events.

Click here to link to the Men's Club web page

Weekly & Daily Programs

Men's Club: Each Tuesday at 11:00 am, a group of men gather together for camaraderie and a program presented by community leaders and educators.  The group lunches together and often travels within the community for day explorations.  The afternoon can be completed by playing cards.

Lunch & Learn: Programs are scheduled monthly and addresss an array of items such as elections, book reviews, finances, religion, travel and theater. A question and answer period follows each session.

Lomir Redden Yiddish: Return to the roots and language of our ancestors at an informal Yiddish class filled with a little laughter, singing and kibbitzing. Individuals may also join a Yiddish Tish at Congregate Meals. Please join us. English translations are always given by our Yiddish mavens, Ruth Sten and Eli Fleisher.

Chair & Standing Exercise: Join friends everyday from 11:30 am -12 noon for a senior workout done to video with music.

Current Events Discussion Group: Every Tuesday at 12:45 pm,  join Dr. Robert Capin for an exciting hour long round table discussion of the day's most timely subjects. Enter into lively discussion and debate on topics pertaining to world, local, national and international happenings.

Congregate Meals Program: Serving individuals 60 years of age and older, this program is funded by the Area Office On Aging. Kosher, balanced, hot meals are served five times a week at the Center. Meals are prepared on site, necessitating reservations being made several days in advance. There is no charge; however, donations are accepted. Participants are encouraged to stay for cards  following the meal. Call the front desk at 824-4646 for reservations.Click here for Meal Menu

JCC/JFS Community Forums: The Jewish Community Center and Jewish Family Service partner monthly to bring business and community leaders together for forums that enhance and challenge us.  All forums are held in conjunction with the congregate lunch.

Healthy Steps at the J: A Program at the Jewish Community Center to help adults 50 and over to stay active, be mobile, and free from falls. Participants learn the steps they can take to reduce the risk of falling and learn how to do easy exercises for improving their balance and strength. Classes are Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11:00 - 11:30 am. There is no cost for this program.